Oregon

Statehood

Feb 14, 1859

Capital

Salem

Nickname

The Beaver State

Oregon

About

The state of Oregon is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the US. Both the Columbia and Snake Rivers pass through its borders. The Pacific Ocean lies directly to its east. The state's largest metropolitan area is that of Portland. Oregon was the 33rd state to join the Union.

Trivia

The film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was filmed at the Oregon State Hospital. Exteriors of the Overlook Hotel in the film The Shining were filmed at Timberline Lodge. 

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